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This section of Torque News provides the latest auto news and updates from the car manufacturers. Every day number of news stories and editorials are published here that give our readers an overview of what is happening in the automotive industry. Read this section daily to find out about new cars, vehicle reviews and car pictures. Torque News is an automotive news website by Hareyan Publishing, LLC, dedicated to covering the latest news, reviews and opinions about the car industry.

2026 Ford F-150
Ford Transmission Software Flash Masks Destructive Hardware Defects In 1.4 Million Recalled Trucks
By Denis Flierl on
A Torque News investigative analysis reveals that Ford's massive F-150 transmission software recall fails to repair the physical lead frame failure points, leaving truck owners vulnerable to sudden highway lockups and hidden mechanical wear.
This is Ford's next EV Truck and its bed as Ford is testing the camouflaged version in Long Beach
A Little Birdie Told The Autopian That Ford's Next $30,000 EV Truck Is Driving Around Long Beach
By Armen Hareyan on
Ford's next sub-$30,000 electric truck was just caught driving openly through Long Beach, and the first real-world photos reveal something about its size that no press release could have prepared you for.
Ford Is Pushing Buyers Towards Higher Priced Models In A Common Automaker Maneuver
Ford Is Pushing Buyers Towards Higher Priced Models In A Common Automaker Maneuver
By Tim Healey on
We’ve all heard the stories about car sales people pushing buyers into more expensive cars. Well, it’s not just sales people. Automakers do it, too, via how they structure their product lineup. Ford is a great example right now.
A shopper looks for good deals in a Toyota showroom
New Vehicle Prices Down Again In May, Remain Under 2022 Levels: Deflation On Display
By John Goreham on
The average transaction price of a new vehicle declined slightly in May compared to April, and remains well below prior highs.
Brightly lit exterior of the new NIO House in Athens.
NIO Enters the Greek Market Marking a Fresh Beginning for Athens Drivers
By Marc Beresford on
NIO has officially arrived in Athens, opening a flagship NIO House to showcase its premium EVs and innovative technology. This strategic move marks a bold step for the brand as it seeks to redefine the driving experience for the Greek market.
An original equipment tire is shown falling apart after just 12,000 miles
Your Factory Tires Were Never Built To Last: A Tire Engineer Explains Why
By John Goreham on
Drivers complain that the tires their new vehicle came with wore out far too soon and are convinced the tire brand cut corners. A tire company engineer changed how I think about that first set of rubber.
The 2026 Infiniti QX60 Is A Crossover Coupe That Offers Flavor Both Good And Bad
The 2026 Infiniti QX60 Makes One Big Compromise, And Infiniti Is Betting Buyers Won't Mind
By Tim Healey on
The 2026 Infiniti QX60 gives buyers a more dramatic design than many traditional luxury SUVs, but that extra style comes with tradeoffs that not everyone will accept.
Toyota Highlander
Late Model Toyota Highlander V6 Buyers Must Take These Three Steps To Avoid Five Figure Transmission Repair Bills
By Denis Flierl on
Used Toyota Highlander buyers can avoid a $12,000 UA80E 8-speed transmission failure by using a specialized pre-purchase test protocol, securing an aftermarket exclusionary warranty shield, and rejecting factory lifetime fluid schedules.
Ford CFO Sherry House and a rendering of an F-150 Lightning coming out of a Ford assembly line.
Ford Is Making a Second Attempt at Lightning and Revealed 8 Details About Its Next EV Truck
By Armen Hareyan on
Ford is making a second attempt at an affordable electric pickup, and 8 newly revealed details about its 2027 truck suggest the company has learned far more from the Lightning's struggles than most people realize.
White Hyundai Ioniq 6 driving on a tree-lined road with motion blur and a cloudy sky.
A 70,000-Mile Hyundai Ioniq 6 Owner Just Put Real Money Behind The EV Argument
By Noah Washington on
After 70,000 miles in just 22 months, this Hyundai Ioniq 6 owner tracked every dollar and discovered he saved more than $7,000 compared with his old gas car.
2021 Toyota Highlander XLE
Toyota Highlander UA80E Eight Speed Transmission Failures Cost Owners $12,000 After Warranty Expiration
By Denis Flierl on
Toyota Highlander owners face $12,000 out-of-pocket bills as UA80E 8-speed transmissions suffer catastrophic bearing and clutch failures just past warranty expiration. A deep look at the engineering defect behind the "whine of death" failure.
BYD Han's interior
Many Americans Think Chinese Cars Aren't Here Yet, But That's Not What The Auto Industry Is Seeing
By Tim Healey on
There has been a lot of concern about Chinese-made cars coming to America and eating the lunch of not only the Detroit-based automakers but also the makes from Europe, Japan, and Korea.
The 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo Is A Crossover With Hot Hatch Influence
Volkswagen Is Solving A Problem By Giving The Tiguan More Power Than a GTI, And Many Enthusiasts Didn't Realize They Had
By Tim Healey on
The 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo addresses one major critique of the Tiguan: it adds power. Sadly, it doesn't address another -- one involving user experience.
Onvo L60 parked at NIO battery station.
NIO's Tunnel Milestone by ONVO L60 Shows Something Less Exciting, But Much More Important
By Marc Beresford on
The Onvo L60 has shattered safety benchmarks, mastering a pitch-black, winding tunnel with precision AI. This breakthrough brings high-end, intelligent protection to every family driveway, signaling a new era of autonomous driving confidence.
Mercedes-AMG performance cockpit with digital dashboard, AMG drive settings, carbon-fiber console, and sport steering wheel.
A TV Open-Source Trial Could Shape Whether Car Owners Can Demand Dashboard Source Code
By Noah Washington on
A California TV case may sound far from cars, but modern dashboards run on open-source software too. If buyers can enforce those licenses, automakers may face a new kind of software accountability.
Gray Rivian R2 shown from the rear three-quarter angle on a city street.
A Rivian R2 Test Drive Ended After Five Minutes With A Critical Battery Warning, And The Driver Still Walked Away Sold
By Noah Washington on
A Rivian R2 demo in Pasadena stopped almost immediately with “Critical battery issue. Service vehicle immediately” on the screen. The SUV shut down; a hard reset did nothing, and Rivian had to retrieve the driver.
Bronze Oxide Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter parked at night on a city street in side profile.
A Toyota Tacoma Owner Paid For A 5,000-Mile Oil Change, Then The Dealer Sent Him Out Two Quarts Low
By Noah Washington on
A fourth-generation Toyota Tacoma owner paid for an early 5,000-mile oil change, waited two hours, watched an inspection video saying everything was topped off, and then noticed the truck idling strangely before he even left.
2026 Ram 1500 Hurricane
New Ram 1500 Owners Face Repair Delays As Dealerships Stumble Over Hurricane Engine Electrical Architecture
By Denis Flierl on
Dealership backlogs and backordered parts are leaving 2025-2026 Ram 1500 owners stranded. Discover how to spot early Hurricane engine electrical failures, demand proper voltage testing over broken scan tools, and protect your lemon law rights today.
2026 Ram 1500 Hurricane
Ram Hurricane Inline-Six Electrical Demands Trigger Serial Module Failures In New Ram 1500 Pickups
By Denis Flierl on
A forensic analysis reveals why the 6th-Gen Ram 1500 is facing sudden electrical blackouts. The massive power demands of the twin-turbo Hurricane inline-6 are crashing low-voltage control modules, leaving owners stranded as dealers scramble for parts.
Quote From My Dealer Tech Doing My 2022 Tesla Model Y's Inspection: 'How do you turn this thing on?'
Quote From My Dealer Tech Doing My 2022 Tesla Model Y's Inspection: 'How do you turn this thing on?'
By Tim Healey on
You'd think a Tesla technician knows how to turn on a 2022 Tesla Model Y. But perhaps not. Perhaps they're new on the job? Perhaps they were kidding?
Hyundai's hybrid plan is working out spectacularly
Hyundai Built a Green Vehicle for Every Driver, and Buyers Are Leaning Into Hybrids
By John Goreham on
Hyundai assembled a five-model hybrid lineup that now covers every high-volume segment but trucks. With energy costs rising, Hyundai’s hybrids are selling faster than its EVs
Firefly: Pixelated Urban Electric Hatchback
Rapid Market Adoption for Firefly Special Edition Pixel Player
By Marc Beresford on
NIO is shaking up the electric vehicle world by proving that city cars can be more than boring appliances. The new Firefly Pixel Player sold out in hours, showing that drivers crave fun, personalized designs that match their digital lives.
The Ultimate Track Day Training Tool
How the Dynisma Driving Simulator Drastically Reduces Your Automotive Track Expenses While Elevating Your Racing Skills
By Rob Enderle on
The new Dynisma DMG-S simulator brings Formula 1 fidelity into your home, offering an incredibly immersive way to sharpen your track skills while drastically cutting your physical car maintenance expenses.
The 2026 Subaru Trailseeker Offers Exactly What Subaru Buyers Seek From The Brand
Subaru Finally Stopped Asking Buyers To Change And Started Changing The EV Instead With The 2026 Trailseeker
By Tim Healey on
For years, many carmakers approached EVs by saying: "Here's our EV. Adapt to it." Subaru did the opposite. The Trailseeker isn't asking Outback owners to become EV enthusiasts. Instead, they are asking "what if we built an EV that feels like an Outback?"
The Power of Software Defined Vehicles in the Consumer Garage
Automakers Are Hiding Features You Paid For In Your EV And The Software Tools That Will Expose Their Secrets
By Rob Enderle on
Automakers increasingly install physical hardware in your electric vehicle but lock it behind expensive software paywalls. Discover how third-party diagnostic tools expose these secrets and return control to the driver.
Bridging The Computing Gap Between Advanced Hybrids And Pure Electric Power
Analyzing The Impressive Volvo EX60 Architecture That Derailed Our XC60 Hybrid Upgrade Strategy
By Rob Enderle on
Volvo’s latest upgraded plug-in hybrid SUV offers astonishing capabilities, but the revolutionary computing architecture and pure electric performance of the upcoming EX60 completely changed our automotive purchase plans this year.
Examining How Depreciation Transforms The Audi E-Tron GT Into The Ultimate Automotive Value
The Massive Shift In Luxury EV Valuations Makes The Audi E-Tron GT The Best Deal In Used High-Performance EV Purchases
By Rob Enderle on
Massive depreciation across the luxury electric vehicle sector creates an unprecedented opportunity for smart buyers. Discover why the 2022 Audi e-tron GT quietly crushes its used high-performance market competition.
The 800V Blueprint: Engineering the Next Generation of Hyper-Efficient EV Powertrains
Why Buying A Legacy 400V Electric Vehicle Today Guarantees Rapid Obsolescence And Devastating Depreciation
By Rob Enderle on
Purchasing a 400V electric vehicle today guarantees rapid technological obsolescence and accelerated financial depreciation. The automotive future belongs entirely to 800V architectures that charge faster, run cooler, and protect investments.
Mapping the Technical Boundaries of the Modern Vehicle Intelligence Layer
Carmakers Misjudging the Architecture of Agentic AI Threatens the Future of Autonomous Driving
By Rob Enderle on
The automotive industry faces an existential crisis by confusing basic execution-layer driving automation with true cognitive-layer agentic AI, leading to dangerous public confusion, severe product delays, and cascading technological failures.
Toyota Tundra, Chevy Silverado
Toyota Tundra Recall Expansion: Why V35A Twin-Turbo V6 Front Bearing Failures Are Forcing Owners To Shift to Heavy-Duty V8 Iron-Blocks
By Denis Flierl on
A massive 2026 Toyota Tundra engine recall expansion reveals why high-load towing cycles trigger sudden twin-turbo V6 front bearing seizures. First-party diagnostic data details why owners are shifting to heavy-duty naturally aspirated V8 platforms.
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